Welcome back to Crochet Easy, where cozy creativity and heartfelt design come together!
Today, we’re excited to share a sweet and textured project that’s perfect for gifting, donating to charity, or simply adding a little extra love to your crochet collection—the Heart Bobble Square.
This charming square features a raised heart motif made with bobble stitches, adding both texture and personality to your project. Whether you’re crafting for your blog, contributing to a blanket of love, or making something meaningful for someone special, this square is simple, satisfying, and easy to customize.
🧶 Materials & Sizing
To make your own Heart Bobble Square, you’ll need:
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Yarn: Worsted weight yarn of your choice
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Hook: 5.5 mm crochet hook
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Finished Size: 8″ x 8″
💡 If you’re sending your square to Knit-a-Square (KAS), it should measure 8″ x 8″. If it’s a bit smaller, you can add a border of single or double crochet stitches to bring it to size.
📖 Stitches & Abbreviations
Before you get started, here’s a quick reference for the stitches used in this pattern:
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b – bobble stitch
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ch – chain
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dc – double crochet
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sc – single crochet
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sts – stitches
How to Make a Bobble Stitch (b):
Yarn over and work 4 double crochets into the same stitch, but leave the last loop of each dc on your hook. When you have 5 loops on your hook, yarn over one final time and pull through all loops. Voilà—a bobble!
❤️ Heart Bobble Square Pattern
This square is worked in rows, starting with a foundation chain of 28. Each row will have 27 stitches. At the end of every row, ch 1 and turn.
You’ll be following a chart (color or symbol-based), where:
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White squares = sc
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Blue squares = bobble (b)
This combination creates a beautifully textured heart centered in your square.
Foundation:
Ch 28.
Row 1 and onward:
Work a single crochet (sc) into each white square and a bobble (b) into each blue square as shown on the chart.
At the end of each row: ch 1 and turn.
Continue following the chart until the heart is complete.
Sizing Note:
If your square measures under 8″, simply add a single crochet border evenly around the edges. This not only helps meet the size requirement but also makes it easier to join with other squares.
Diagram:
💡 Tips for Success
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Use a solid yarn color for best contrast and to really let the heart design pop.
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Don’t pull your bobble stitches too tight—a little looseness helps them puff beautifully.
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Consider blocking your finished square to even out the shape and edges.
🧵 Final Thoughts
The Heart Bobble Square is more than just a crochet square—it’s a tiny symbol of warmth, care, and love stitched into every row. It’s a thoughtful addition to donation blankets, especially for organizations like Knit-a-Square, and a meaningful way to spread kindness one stitch at a time.
Until next time, happy stitching—
With love,
The Crochet Easy Team 💖
